Latest earthquakes near Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Peru.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 29, 2024 02:59
(Lima)
M 3.0 264 km SE
from Tacna
Mar 29, 2024 01:35
(Lima)
M 2.6 250 km S
from Tacna
Mar 28, 2024 15:32
(Lima)
M 3.8 8 km W
from Chiclayo
Mar 28, 2024 15:04
(Lima)
M 4.1 68 km SE
from Tocache
Mar 28, 2024 10:20
(Lima)
M 3.3 54 km ENE
from Tacna
Mar 28, 2024 07:49
(Lima)
M 4.0 135 km WSW
from Pucallpa
Mar 28, 2024 07:37
(Lima)
M 2.6 212 km SE
from Tacna
Mar 28, 2024 06:26
(Lima)
M 2.6 217 km SSE
from Tacna
Mar 28, 2024 06:11
(Lima)
M 2.7 215 km SSE
from Tacna
Mar 28, 2024 06:01
(Lima)
M 4.9 116 km WSW
from Pucallpa
Mar 28, 2024 01:37
(Lima)
M 4.3 118 km ENE
from Tacna
Mar 27, 2024 23:05
(Lima)
M 5.1 54 km NNE
from Pucallpa
Mar 27, 2024 15:16
(Lima)
M 4.1 60 km SSW
from Pucallpa
Mar 27, 2024 11:23
(Lima)
M 3.7 299 km N
from Tumbes
Mar 27, 2024 09:16
(Lima)
M 5.0 199 km ESE
from Pucallpa
Mar 27, 2024 06:29
(Lima)
M 4.4 127 km N
from Pucallpa
Mar 26, 2024 22:12
(Lima)
M 3.6 92 km NW
from Arequipa
Mar 26, 2024 15:12
(Lima)
M 3.7 48 km S
from Arequipa
Mar 26, 2024 12:28
(Lima)
M 2.6 209 km SSW
from Tacna
Mar 26, 2024 07:30
(Lima)
M 4.4 139 km W
from Tumbes
Mar 26, 2024 02:16
(Lima)
M 4.2 268 km W
from Arequipa
Mar 26, 2024 02:15
(Lima)
M 3.9 33 km WSW
from La Peca
Mar 25, 2024 23:07
(Lima)
M 3.6 33 km WSW
from La Peca
Mar 25, 2024 22:57
(Lima)
M 3.7 90 km N
from Arequipa
Mar 25, 2024 22:13
(Lima)
M 3.6 86 km NNW
from Arequipa

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Peru

Recent Peru Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peru and elsewhere.

Peru Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
547 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Mar 29, 2024 02:59

Average

A total of 5477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 547 earthquakes per year, or 45 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peru roughly every 15 hours.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peru in 2014. A total of 966 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peru that year. The strongest had a 8.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Peru during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Peru (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 5044 92.09%
Mag. 5 403 7.36%
Mag. 6 23 0.42%
Mag. 7 5 0.09%
Mag. 8 2 0.04%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Peru

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.2
On Apr 1, 2014 18:46.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.4
On Jun 23, 2001 15:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peru occurred on Apr 1, 2014 18:46 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-southwest of Tacna, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peru in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-southwest of Arequipa. It is the strongest earthquake near Peru in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Peru in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Peru.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Peru.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 1, 2014 18:46
(Lima)
M 8.2 185 km SSW
from Tacna
May 26, 2019 02:41
(Lima)
M 8.0 296 km NNW
from Pucallpa
Apr 2, 2014 21:43
(Lima)
M 7.7 285 km S
from Tacna
Nov 28, 2021 05:52
(Lima)
M 7.5 175 km N
from Moyobamba
May 26, 2022 07:02
(Lima)
M 7.2 68 km NNW
from Juliaca
Jan 14, 2018 04:18
(Lima)
M 7.1 218 km SSE
from Ica
Mar 1, 2019 03:50
(Lima)
M 7.0 88 km N
from Juliaca
Apr 1, 2014 18:57
(Lima)
M 6.9 221 km SSW
from Tacna
Mar 18, 2023 12:12
(Lima)
M 6.8 110 km NE
from Tumbes
Aug 24, 2014 18:21
(Lima)
M 6.8 175 km SSE
from Ayacucho

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Peru

Earthquakes by region of Peru

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peru.

When was the last earthquake in Peru?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the night of March 29, 2024 at 02:59 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-east of Tacna at a depth of 164km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peru in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Peru?

A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Arequipa at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peru since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Peru?

In the past 10 years, 5477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peru. This averages to 548 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 hours.